Penn State's hopes of finalizing another Top 10 recruiting class may rely on its success in Florida over the next week.

The Nittany Lions already have made a strong Southern push thanks to their recent national success and the work of running backs coach and recruiter JaJuan Seider, a Florida native.

The Lions have two Florida four-star prospects already signed in this 2019 class, running back Noah Cain from the IMG Academy in Bradenton and receiver John Dunmore from Hollywood.

Now, head coach James Franklin and staff are driving at four more Florida prospects to finish what may be their most impressive work since arriving in State College. The class should be finalized by National Signing Day on Feb. 6.

The Lions expect to rise from their No. 10 spot in the 247Sports rankings with considerable room to add talent. Nineteen members of this class signed last month in the early period and New Jersey defensive Smith Vilbert announced his verbal commitment recently.

Penn State is No. 6 nationally in average player ranking. The Lions still have fewer commitments than everyone ahead of them.

Receiver John Dunmore is one of six potential Florida recruits who could end up in Penn State's 2019 class. Dunmore and running back Noah Cain already are committed.

The coaching staff's work in Florida will tell a lot about where this all ends.

Penn State's most likely Florida pull down the stretch is receiver TJ Jones. He's a 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect from Columbia High in Lake City. His interest in the Lions has continued to spike on recruiting sites as 247Sports.

The biggest competition for the three-star receiver should come from Indiana and Texas A&M.

The Lions also are making a late push for Florida tight end Brett Seither, who used to live in Maryland. Though just a three-star prospect, he does boast nearly 40 scholarship offers and may decide between Penn State, Alabama, Georgia and TCU.

The 6-foot-5, 228-pound recruit now resides in Clearwater, Florida.

And Penn State also is still in pursuit of Orlando defensive tackle Jaquaze Sorrells (6-foot-2, 310 pounds) and West Palm Beach running back Mark-Antony Richards.

Both are four-star prospects, though Sorrells would help fill the biggest need.

The Lions lost junior tackle Kevin Givens early to the NFL Draft after losing three senior tackles the year before.

The Lions also are pushing for defensive tackles from New York (Jared Harrison-Hunte), North Carolina (Wisdom Asaboro) and even Germany (Joseph Appiah Darkwa).

Lamont Wade is staying ... will Nick Cross join?

The Lions looked to simply be in need of any formidable bodies to play safety.

The next 10 days could change all of that.

The first big lift came from junior-to-be Lamont Wade's recent announcement that he's removed himself from the NCAA transfer database and will stay at Penn State.

Wade was an elite five-star recruit out of Pittsburgh-area's Clairton High a couple of years ago. While he hasn't broken into the starting lineup yet, there is reason to believe his best football is ahead.

Wade will at least challenge for the open spot next to Garrett Taylor this spring and summer. Wade is the first Penn State player to stick of the dozen who signaled their intention to take advantage of the new, more lenient transfer rules.

He owns the necessary size and speed to challenge for playing time immediately.

If Cross would commit to the Lions, they would own a legitimate pool of options to pick a starter. Those options would include Wade, Cross, big-hitting Jonathan Sutherland and promising junior college transfer Jaquan Brisker.

Meanwhile, Franklin and his staff appear to be pressing for several other priority targets, including a few linemen.

Ohio State commit Doug Nester visited Penn State last week and could potentially flip to the Lions or to Virginia Tech.

The four-star recruit could play guard or tackle. He would be a great pickup after the Lions lost offensive linemen Ryan Bates and Connor McGovern early to the NFL Draft and backup Alex Gellerstedt to a transfer to Virginia.

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Penn State tight end Nick Bowers (83) is stopped after a reception by Kentucky safety Darius West (25) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State running back Miles Sanders (24) is upended by Kentucky cornerback Derrick Baity Jr., right, during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson, center, is stopped for a loss by Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields, left, and defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (99) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Penn State defensive end Shaka Toney during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky's Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs a 58-yard touchdown against Penn State on a punt return during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley looks for a receiver against Kentucky during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley looks for a receiver against Kentucky during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws a pass against Kentucky during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley looks for a receiver against Kentucky during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State head coach James Franklin slaps hands with players, including offensive lineman C.J. Thorpe (69) as they come off they find during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley walks off the field after losing to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) drops to his knees after scoring a touchdown on a 12-yard run against Penn State during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) looks for a receiver against Penn State during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, far right, gets doused with a sports drink after his team defeated Penn State in the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky safety Davonte Robinson, right, stops Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) after a 41-yard gain just short of the goal line during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky's Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) returns a punt for a 58-yard touchdown as he gets past Penn State's C.J. Thorpe (69) during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky safety Davonte Robinson, left, stops Penn State running back Miles Sanders (24) after a short gain during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley looks for a receiver against Kentucky during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky wide receiver Tavin Richardson, left, is stopped by Penn State cornerback Amani Oruwariye, back right, after a reception during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Penn State safety Nick Scott (4) stops Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) after a short gain during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, greets Penn State head coach James Franklin at midfield before during the start of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, greets Penn State head coach James Franklin at midfield before during the start of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux, AP